How to get from Dandenong to Nicholson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Dandenong to Nicholson in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Dandenong station to Bairnsdale station. Next, take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

209minA$15.82
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Leaves from Dandenong

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dandenong
  • 2
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    188 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
    ID 16316
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dandenong to Nicholson

The distance between Dandenong, Melbourne and Nicholson, Melbourne is approximately 254.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong to Nicholson by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dandenong

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Station St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)

Public transport stations close to Nicholson, Melbourne

Nicholson is located at Nicholson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson).

Bus stations close to Nicholson:

  • General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong to Nicholson?

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

  • Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Nicholson?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dandenong to Nicholson?

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train line goes from Bairnsdale station near Dandenong in Dandenong South to Bairnsdale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bairnsdale station near Nicholson in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dandenong to Nicholson by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Dandenong in Dandenong South and Nicholson in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dandenong to get to Nicholson?

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from the Bairnsdale station near Dandenong in Dandenong South.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dandenong and Nicholson?

    Get off the train at the Bairnsdale stop, which is closest to Nicholson in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Dandenong to Nicholson?

    The ride from Dandenong to Nicholson costs A$15.82.

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